A strong Clipper system will move out of Canada and into the Great Lakes Region tonight, then to the Northern M/A and Southern New England Coast for Friday Night into Saturday Morning. This Clipper will likely produce a period of Snow, mixed with Rain on Friday Evening. A Cold Front, associated with this Clipper will move through Later Friday night, and mixed precip will likely change to Wet Snow, Later Friday Evening into the Overnight Hours. Surface temperatures will be marginal for much accumulation during the early evening on Friday, but temps will drop to near and below the freezing mark, during the overnight hours.

Over much of Eastern PA, Northern DE and Interior Southern/Central NJ, I expect a light mix of Snow/Rain, for early Friday Evening, then a more steady period of light/Moderate snow develops towards the late evening hours. This will be associated with the front moving through the Delaware Valley, later Friday Evening into the overnight hours. This steadier band of Wet Snow, may produce periods of moderate snow, between 9:00 PM and 3:00 AM. As I mentioned in my previous blog, I'm somewhat concerned with quick intensification of this system, as it approaches the coast later Friday night. I'm forecasting this to occur just in time, to give us some induced moisture supply, that will likely enhance this band of precip, as the front is nearing the coast.

So, I'm expecting some snow Accumulation with this system for Friday Night . My Call is for a general 1" to 3" From Near PHL and points North & West into the Lehigh Valley.

The highest amounts will be Well North & West of PHL, where 2" and 3" amounts will be most common near the Lehigh Valley. But overall 1"-2" can be expected for the immediate Northern and western suburbs of PHL.

This General Area Includes: Lancaster (LNS), Reading (RDG), Allentown (ABE) and Trenton (TTN).

For Extreme SE PA, Northern DE, and Interior Southern & Central NJ, I'm forecasting a Coating to 1" of snow, with a few spots in Central NJ receiving closer to 2".

This General Area includes: Philadelphia, PA (PHL) Wilmington, DE (ILG)

From Central DE, into Extreme Southern and Coastal NJ, A "Coating" of snow is Possible for some areas. In these areas mostly rain will fall, but this precip will mix with snow at times. Surface temperatures will be above freezing during much of this event.

HITS: Last 7 Days

Pittsgrove, NJ

Support

Forecaster: John Ruggiano

AKA: Ruggie (RUGGIE WEATHER)

INTRODUCTION AND BIO

My name is John Ruggiano and I now live in Lynchburg, VA . I was born and raised in the Southern NJ Region, other than living in Lynchburg, Va for 10 years, I've lived in Southern NJ most of my life. I first took an interest in weather at a young age, (6 Years Old) and ever since then, it's basically became a big part of my life. My interest became so great that by the time I was around 10 years old I was doing the weather in front of my grade school class and on the school's intercom each morning. In High School I had my own weather board, and everyone, including my teachers called me the school weatherman, thus "RUGGIE WEATHER" became my new name. Over the years, I've had several newspaper articles done on me, along with many visits, and radio broadcasts, with the PHL & ACY National Weather Service's. I've really started forecasting during my teenage years, but now with the information at hand, and the internet technology, My forecasting, both short and long range, has accelerated to a new level.

MY WEATHER BACKGROUND

I've been forecasting weather for over 30 Years and I'm especially familiar with the Climate of "The Delaware Valley". During the past 15 years, I've taken on more challenging tasks, such as Mid and Long range Winter forecasting, along with more Regional predictions of Winter Events, for the Eastern half of the nation. This has all been very exciting, and I've met, and talked with many Professional Meteorologist, and weather Hobbyist like myself. I'm basically a self taught forecaster who has studied the science by reading books and material's too increase my knowledge, along with many years of experience, by trial and error. I am not a Meteorologist with a degree, but I do consider my self a: "Forecaster or Amateur Meteorologist"

IN CLOSING

I will continue to challenge myself to better my forecasting, both in mid and long Range winter forecasting, with winter forecasting, IMO being my specialty. I'll also continue to challenge myself with predicting and studying Severe Weather threats such as Spring and Summer Thunderstorms. In addition, following and tracking hurricane's is something I've always enjoyed doing, so during Hurricane season, I hope to also do some write up's. If you have any comments or questions, please contact me at: Ruggieweather@gmail.com